Freestyle Dancing
Do you want to dance "freestyle" but aren't quite sure what to do? You're in the right place! Groovy Dancer is the ONLY studio in Seattle teaching this type of dancing!
Everyone who wants to dance has different reasons. Some want to improve their dating life, and some want to overcome being shy. Many just want to get comfortable enough to get out onto the floor and have some fun. Some know how to dance more structured dances but have no idea how to just let it go and dance solo. Each private lesson and group class is tailored to the needs of the participants, so each lesson/class is a little different. Some students have taken the group class over a dozen times and learn something new each time! Being more targeted to the individual, private lessons typically lead to faster results.
As one student said, this is "not your typical dance class." So what is it? Freestyle/nightclub dancing is simply dancing that doesn’t fit into one of the more structured styles, like Salsa, Swing or other formalized dances. It's even less structured than hip hop. You see freestyle dancing at
Both private lessons and group classes focus on building confidence, making you feel comfortable on the dance floor, and making dancing fun. Group classes are taught at multiple levels simultaneously (both basic movements and more advanced variations are demonstrated). Classes are particularly good for absolute beginners and people with "two left feet"!
In a typical class or private lesson, you will learn how to
The Result:
Everyone who wants to dance has different reasons. Some want to improve their dating life, and some want to overcome being shy. Many just want to get comfortable enough to get out onto the floor and have some fun. Some know how to dance more structured dances but have no idea how to just let it go and dance solo. Each private lesson and group class is tailored to the needs of the participants, so each lesson/class is a little different. Some students have taken the group class over a dozen times and learn something new each time! Being more targeted to the individual, private lessons typically lead to faster results.
As one student said, this is "not your typical dance class." So what is it? Freestyle/nightclub dancing is simply dancing that doesn’t fit into one of the more structured styles, like Salsa, Swing or other formalized dances. It's even less structured than hip hop. You see freestyle dancing at
- nightclubs
- wedding receptions
- school dances (e.g., High School prom or Homecoming)
- holiday parties
- cruise ship dance floors
Both private lessons and group classes focus on building confidence, making you feel comfortable on the dance floor, and making dancing fun. Group classes are taught at multiple levels simultaneously (both basic movements and more advanced variations are demonstrated). Classes are particularly good for absolute beginners and people with "two left feet"!
In a typical class or private lesson, you will learn how to
- Isolate body parts and move your body with control and precision
- Build isolated movements into general dance moves
- Create your own dance moves and style
- dance to both fast and slow music
- dance without a partner and dance with a partner (note - dancing with a partner is only taught in private lessons)
- musicality (matching your movements to the music)
- separate styling for men and for women
- blending in vs. standing out (hopefully in a good way!)
- how to get into the "mood" to dance
- how your attitude affects how your dance movements feel and look
- how to ask someone to dance
The Result:
- Feel more confident about your movement
- Feel more comfortable on a dance floor
- Have more FUN!!!
Private Dance Lessons
Groovy Dancer teaches freestyle/nightclub dance lessons as private lessons only so that we can focus on your unique needs.
- Cost: $60 per hour for 1-2 people ($60 for 1 person, $30 each for 2 people).
- When: at a mutually convenient time - weekdays, evenings, and Saturday afternoons. Please use the contact form to inquire about private lessons.
- Where: home studio in Redmond, WA. Exact address to be provided when you set up your lesson.
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